Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse | Viewpoint | Ponta do Pargo
Briefly
Situated at the westernmost tip of Madeira, the Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse Viewpoint allows you to see the magnificence of the coastal cliffs as far as Achadas da Cruz. It is a wild, windy, and legendary location where the 300-meter cliffs drop vertically into the Atlantic.
Basic Information
Location: Farol da Ponta do Pargo
Access: Fully accessible by car.
Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Very Easy
Parking: Dedicated free parking lot at the lighthouse
Best season: All year round (The ultimate sunset spot)
How to Get There
Follow the ER101 to the very western end of the island. The lighthouse is well-signposted as “Farol.”
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Important to Know
- The Lighthouse: Built in 1922, it sits at 312 meters above sea level. There is a small museum inside (usually open during the day).
- The Cliffs: Be extremely careful near the edges beyond the lighthouse; there are no railings in the wilder sections.
- The End of the Island: Standing here, there is nothing but ocean between you and the American continent.
Similar Viewpoints
- Fio Viewpoint: Located just a few hundred meters away for a different cliff perspective.
- Achadas da Cruz Viewpoint: For a view of the same northern cliffs from the opposite side.
- Ponta do Rosto: For the eastern counterpart of this “end-of-the-world” vibe.
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